With the recent energy bill price hike many of us are looking to reduce our usage and save money on energy costs, but sometimes you just have to use your tumble dryer. I have recently discovered a free and easy hack to reduce the time it takes for a load of washing to dry in my tumble dryer and save you money, and I cannot wait to share it with you.
How much does it cost to run your tumble dryer?
The amount of money it costs to run your tumble dryer will depend on the dryer you have, the size of the load you are trying as well as the amount you pay for your energy.
On average, a 9kg vented tumble dryer could cost £1.50 per cycle.
On average, a 9kg condenser tumble dryer could cost £1.46 per cycle.
On average, a 9kg heat pump dryer could cost 60p per cycle.
Money saving hack
This clever little tumble dryer hack is to put a dry towel into your tumble dryer with your wet washing. The towel will absorb moisture in your washing and help it to dry faster – reducing the amount of time you need to run your dryer and saving you cash!
There is some debate as to whether you need to remove the towel after 15 – 30 minutes. I have found that my drying time is reduced without needing to remove the towel, but if this hack isn't working for you then try removing the towel after 15 – 30 minutes.
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Other ways to save money whilst using your tumble dryer
The biggest saving is to be made by not using your tumble dryer at all, perhaps opting for a heated clothes airer instead. However, if you do need to use your tumble dryer here are some ideas to save more money.
Utilise the spin function on your washing machine. After running a wash, set your machine on a “spin” load, which will dry out the clothes more effectively. I do this by default now, regardless of whether I'm using the tumble dryer or not, unless it is the height of summer.
Energy saving dryer balls can help to reduce the amount of time your dryer needs to run to dry a load of washing. They help to lift and separate the laundry as it dries, allowing the hot air to flow more efficiently and reduce the drying time.
Use your heating if you have it on. If you have radiators then you can put clothes onto them to dry, or place a clothes horse in front of them. Make sure you rotate them and take them off as soon as they're dry, so that your heating isn't being used to warm already dry clothing.
Space out your washing loads. Doing 3-4 loads at the weekend means you will need to resort to using your tumble dryer more, but doing a load every couple of days means you're able to rotate the washing on your radiators.
If you're using a condenser tumble dryer then empty the water after each load.
Empty the fluff filters after each load.
Happy saving!
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And the reason is – it increases the surface area of the drying items, so the water can evaporate quicker. Even better, leave towels and sheets overnight on a rack, they won’t be in the way while you are asleep, then put them in the dryer the next day, with or without the dry towel. 🙂
You are so good….Why have I never thought of this before! Doh! x